Tom Scott Doctoral Candidate

Tom Scott is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and graduated with a B.A. in psychology from Saint Louis University in May, 2012. He received his M.A. in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland in May, 2015. Working closely with Charles Wellford, his research has examined the underground gun market and case- and agency-level predictors of longitudinal crime clearance trajectories. Currently a PhD candidate, his dissertation attempts to test for and explain the causal link between incarceration and recidivism using a panel dataset of serious juvenile offenders. In addition to research, he has taught an undergraduate-level course on the American correctional system. In the future, he plans to continue conducting research on the correctional system, individual causes of crime, and the influence of the former on the latter, in addition to teaching a variety of courses.

Areas of Interest

Corrections; DLC Criminology; Peers; Place; Culture

Degrees

Degree Type

BA

Degree Details

Psychology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, 2012

Degree Type

MA

Degree Details

Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 2015

Research

My dissertation involves identifying if and how incarceration affects the likelihood of recidivism. Other projects I am involved in include research on the illict gun market and police clearance rates, both with Charles Wellford and colleagues.